Two or three years ago, my boyfriend and I got into a horrible fight. The topic wasn’t new; the intensity, however, was extreme and he ended up leaving for the weekend with nothing resolved. I was a mess. Conflict is extremely overwhelming for me. Fighting with the person I love over an issue that triggers […]
Raccoons, Relaxation, and the Absolute Rightness of Being YOU
It’s very, very early morning. That gray, pre-dawn time as the world begins to brighten. The sun has not yet popped up over the horizon but it is obviously on its way. I’m all snuggled up in bed, warm and cozy. Then, abruptly, all hell breaks loose. Our backyard scrub jays begin shrieking. And shrieking […]
The Art of Magical Listening – a DIY Guide!
Close your eyes and listen. Name 5 sounds you hear. Now, close your eyes again and listen a bit more closely. What is the closest sound you can hear? The sound furthest away? What is the quietest sound? Ok, now that you are in tuned into your sense of hearing, let’s talk about listening. The […]
Perils and Pitfalls to Revealing More
Reminder: last time, I began an exploration into what it means to conceal less, reveal more. This exploration was initiated in large part due to a discussion with a mentor who made it very clear that “What you conceal cannot be healed.” So, onward! Fear! Yes, you heard me: fear. It’s what comes up, for […]
Revealing More, Concealing Less
I’m going to reveal something: I conceal things. I conceal things that are precious to me. I conceal thoughts, events, emotions that are shameful or embarrassing. Most often, I conceal my actual, in-the-moment, feelings – especially if those feelings might reveal too much about my highly sensitive nature, my prejudices, or my insecurities. In fact, […]
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